HARRIS COUNTY, TX- Investigators with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Criminal Investigations Division received tips about illegal gambling in the 16700 block of Hollister St. in Houston. Their undercover investigation confirmed the business facilitated illegal gambling, so investigators obtained and served a search warrant.
During this operation, over $14,584 in suspected gambling proceeds, numerous illegal gambling devices, and documentation supporting illegal gambling were seized from the establishment. Investigators filed criminal charges on the business employees, namely 47-year-old Son Van Nguyen and 49-year-old Thanh Van Nguyen for Possession of Gambling Device Paraphernalia.
Illegal gambling establishments attract a wide variety of criminal activity that put a community’s safety at risk. Constable Herman wants the public to know these illegal gambling establishments operate contrary to the Peace and Dignity of the State of Texas. The proceeds from these establishments are used to fund very serious criminal enterprises.
“If you suspect a location of illegal gambling, please contact our dispatch at 281-376-3472 or on-line at www.constablepct4.com/regulatory-enforcement-unit. All complaints or tips can be made anonymously,” Constable Mark Herman said.
